Costa Rica-5 Reasons To Make It Your Weekend Getaway

December 3, 2019

Not many know but Costa Rica has been voted as one of the happiest places on Earth. That’s one great incentive to visit this country where the citizens have a Pura Vida (Pure Living) life, which is all about living a relaxed and simple life. If that does not convince you, here are 5 more reasons to go to Costa Rica now:

A biodiverse haven

Costa Rica is a treasure trove of biodiversity. No wonder, even this small country of 4 million houses 27 national parks. In fact, you’ll find five percent of the world’s biodiversity here. The best place to start is Tenorio Volcano National Park, where you’ll discover the bedazzling Rio Celeste waterfall.

The life’s a beach here

800 miles and 300 beaches make up the Costa Rican shoreline. So, for all those who love the surf and the waves, this is the perfect getaway. There are plenty of annual global surfing championships held here. Plus, you can also swim through the clear waters and indulge in some snorkeling for an awe-inspiring view of the marine ecosystem. What’s even better is the weather, which remains practically unchanged throughout the year.

Venture into some adventure

Fishing, river rafting, scuba diving, ATV driving, tubing, horseback riding, and even zip-lining through the rainforest, Costa Rica will surprise you with its long line-up of adventure activities. And if you are still not done, there are plenty of hiking, surfing, and swimming hubs around the country. Be it solo or with family and friends, Costa Rica never ceases to amaze you.

Food is fruitful

Costa Rica’s exotic terrain and rain offers plenty of crops, in particular, fruits like pineapples, papayas, mangos, avocados and bananas. These are not just mere fruits here but part of the staple diet. Thanks to the bio-diversity of the region, Costa Rica produces some of the most unique fruits in the world like mamon chino, pejibayes, guanabana, mangosteen, star fruit, nance, which might creep you or even get a smile on your face. So, don’t forget to slurp all those fruits while you are there.

It’s volcanic down there

Costa Rica is home to believe it or not – six active and over 60 dormant or extinct volcanoes. While you are there, don’t forget to check out the Arenal Volcano, which is in every tourist’s checklist and one of the most popular destination. There is plenty in store for travelers as they can hike up to the mountain tops to get a close view of the volcano or they can simply take a dip in the therapeutic geothermal hot springs. That’s also one reason why there are so many spas and resorts in the country.